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Rent rose substantially for Americans last year, with the average renter household paying $1,406 per month for housing.

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That’s according to new Census Bureau data released Friday, which has updated numbers based in 2023.

The result is that nearly half of U.S. renters are “cost burdened,” paying more than 30% of their income in rent. You can read more about the Census Bureau’s findings here.

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OSP identifies Salem officers involved in shooting kidnapping suspect

State police said Salem police officers Nathan Bush, Colten Ruyle and Faith Hovenden were involved in a shooting Friday morning in West Salem, but did not specify which two officers…

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See photos from the weekend’s Art Fair

The 75th anniversary edition of the Salem Art Fair wraps up Sunday, Sept. 15, with entertainment into the afternoon. The event is at Bush’s Pasture Park.

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Oregon AG candidate led nonprofit faulted for helping African police snatch children from families

Will Lathrop, the Republican nominee for attorney general, frequently refers to his work with the International Justice Mission.

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BUILDING SALEM: Grocery Outlet to breathe new life into vacant building in south Salem shopping center

Grocery Outlet will move into a freshly renovated storefront in the Southgate Shopping Center by spring of 2025, breathing new life into the area.

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OSP identifies Salem officers involved in shooting kidnapping suspect

See photos from the weekend’s Art Fair

Oregon AG candidate led nonprofit faulted for helping African police snatch children from families

BUILDING SALEM: Grocery Outlet to breathe new life into vacant building in south Salem shopping center

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